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COVID-19 and Wildfire Smoke Safety

This wildfire season will be especially challenging during the COVID-19 pandemic. There is concern about the health impacts of wildfire…

Keep Your Workers Healthy with Clean Hands

Since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, we’ve all become more aware of how important proper hand hygiene – washing…

Department of Health has Issued Guidance for Employers Considering COVID-19 Testing Policy

The Department of Health strongly discourages employers from requiring their employees to test negative before returning to work after a…

COVID-19 Unemployment Account Rule

In the 2020 session, the Legislature passed Engrossed House Bill 2965 which provided support for Washington employers and employees in response to…

Latest Legal Update

Currently, BIAW has three active lawsuits pending in state court. Here’s the latest and greatest on their status: BIAW v.…

BIAW Awards Record-Breaking $40,000 in 2020 Scholarships and Grants

BIAW awarded $40,377 in scholarships and grants to students and programs across the state. The scholarship winners are continuing their…